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XIV. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION TABLES
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Additional Inspection Table for Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
For powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), the following inspection steps should be followed in addition to the general inspection
steps listed in the General Inspection Table above.
COMPONENT
LOOK FOR
Blower
(mask-mounted and belt-mounted PAPR)
1. Cracked or nicked gasket
2. Missing gaskets.
3. Loose cover screws.
4. Test for leaks and cracks in the unit by equipping the blower with three (3)
OV cartridges, P/N 150100, donning the unit and facepiece, turning on
the blower, and passing a fit test ampule, P/N 140098, near the facepiece,
breathing tube, and blower. If the wearer detects the banana oil odor, a leak
is detected.
Battery and Cord
(mask-mounted and belt-mounted PAPR)
1. Cord or connector cracked or broken.
2. Loose battery case lid or damaged connector.
3. Properly working battery switch.
Belt
(mask-mounted and belt-mounted PAPR)
1. Webbing color change, fraying, cuts, nicks, or broken stitching.
2. Buckle damaged or corroded.
3. Loose hardware.
Breathing Tube
(belt-mounted PAPR)
1. Cuts, nicks, cracks, punctures, or tears that may reduce the level of protection.
2. Age or heat-induced cracking, checking, or hardening.
3. Crushed, broken, or cracked connectors.
4. The tube is securely attached to the connectors and the hose clamps are tight.
